A FULL CHRISTMAS
JOHN 1:1-6, 9-14, 16-17
Part 1
The Gospels of Matthew and Luke give us portraits of the “Christmas Story,” describing some of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. John begins his Gospel with a beautiful, glorious, and deeply theological description of Jesus—The Word.
John tells us:
Jesus has always been. (Vs.1) Jesus is God and God with us. (Vs.1,2) Jesus is Creator. (Vs. 3,10) Jesus came to us. (Vs. 10,11 14) Jesus is light and life. (Vs. 4,5,9) Jesus knows misunderstanding. (Vs. 5) Jesus knows rejection. (Vs. 10,11) Jesus is Savior. (Vs. 12) Jesus is full of grace and truth. (Vs. 14,16,17)
How can we exemplify Christ and have a FULL Christmas?
1.) Be Present.
Jesus is with us. (Immanuel Isaiah 7:14, 8:8) (Emmanuel Matthew 1:23) It is GRACE for us to be more interested and invested in ENJOYING the family and festivities, rather than DOING or MAKING the festivities. (This is a hard balance…convicting for servant minded Mama’s.)
2.) Embrace Creativity.
Jesus created a beautiful world. The beauty of Christmas and Christmas decor can reflect His creation and can teach truth. (Nativity, history, Carols) *Don’t be a Humbug ;) *Don’t go to the other extreme and get caught up in comparison or frustration.
